| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $250.85 | 3.407% | $259.3965 | $259.40 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.66 | 4.798% | $184.0882 | $184.09 | $184.10 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.69 | 10.797% | $265.5693 | $265.57 | $265.55 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.35 | 6.772% | $112.4843 | $112.48 | $112.50 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.85 | 4.773% | $239.773 | $239.77 | $239.75 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.32 | 12.501% | $66.7356 | $66.74 | $66.75 | $66.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.49 | 5.743% | $42.8153 | $42.82 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.21 | $1,170.8622 | $1,170.87 | $1,170.85 | $1,170.90 | |